Chelsea target Ince

Chelsea want to poach Paul Ince's teenage son Thomas from Liverpool as part of their drive for youth this summer.

Talented winger Thomas, 18, is one of their most highly rated prospects. He is expected to make it into the first-team soon, at the club where his father spent two years.

Thomas has a year left on his Anfield contract and Chelsea scouts, under orders to bring bright young talent to Stamford Bridge, have watched him regularly. The club are trying to put together a deal to persuade Ince to come to London for the start of next season, but Liverpool are desperate to hang on to him.

Chelsea have also targeted two of Spain's brightest starlets. Under-17 winger Pablo Sarabia, who plays for Real Madrid's B team Castilla, has been watched extensively and could be signed for nothing at the end of the season, as he is currently involved in a contract dispute. Sarabia is also on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's wish list and the
Gunners have already made inquiries, while Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is also keen.

The £16million-rated Under-21 midfielder Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao, linked with a move to Liverpool last summer, is also a Chelsea target, with Blues owner Roman Abramovich wanting to place the emphasis on younger, cheaper talent.

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